Built To Last
San Leandro, California
Reviews
Sil A.
7 Mar 2019
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First tat by Mike himself & I truly love it! He was fast but very well detailed & he made me feel completely comfy. While we were watching Netflix we talked & laughed like 2 buddies just chillin now t...
First tat by Mike himself & I truly love it! He was fast but very well detailed & he made me feel completely comfy. While we were watching Netflix we talked & laughed like 2 buddies just chillin now that's a vibe you want when you're getting tatted! I even forgot I was getting tatted for most of it lol First of many more to come ! Thanks mike !
Manuel Maravilla
20 Jun 2018
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Where I go for my ink plus my graphics and design...
Socorro S.
9 Apr 2018
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Jose is awesome, professional & a great tattoo artist. He did both my tattoos. Very happy with his amazing work. Thank you Jose. I will be back!!!!!!Corry
Francesca D.
8 Apr 2018
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the consultation was super professional. i felt very heard and taken care of. the consultation was what made me come back. the studio is clean and inviting, almost cozy. i felt the artist was supporti...
the consultation was super professional. i felt very heard and taken care of. the consultation was what made me come back. the studio is clean and inviting, almost cozy. i felt the artist was supportive of what i wanted and made sure i got exactly that. i'm very happy i came here
Danielle Moore
6 Mar 2018
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Mike is a real professional! I will definitely be sending more friends his way!! Love his work!! Plus he worked with me to get my ideal tatt!!!!
Mitzi Marcelletta
29 Dec 2017
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Gave $100 Deposit but never got my tattoo. Never ever got a drawing after a week. Tried to get my deposit back but I guess it was nonrefundable even though I sign nothing. He then went and tried to ma...
Gave $100 Deposit but never got my tattoo. Never ever got a drawing after a week. Tried to get my deposit back but I guess it was nonrefundable even though I sign nothing. He then went and tried to make a drawing and sent it to me but got it all wrong, still didn't get my money back.
Valerie P.
16 Aug 2017
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I have been going to Mike for 10+ years now and have always been very happy. As a true artist I can give him my ideas and he always comes back with great artwork. I will continue to go to Mike for my ...
I have been going to Mike for 10+ years now and have always been very happy. As a true artist I can give him my ideas and he always comes back with great artwork. I will continue to go to Mike for my tattoos as long as I have room for more.
Kevin H.
15 Aug 2017
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Been tattooed by Big Mike since 2001.highest quality ink and super clean environment...always good for a conversation when you just"stop by"reccomend this Studio highly
Alex C.
14 Aug 2017
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If there were zero stars, I would give this shop that rating. So in light of recent events, you would like to hope that people would do the right thing in the face of racism. Mike, the shop owner, was...
If there were zero stars, I would give this shop that rating. So in light of recent events, you would like to hope that people would do the right thing in the face of racism. Mike, the shop owner, was silent in a moment when he could have spoken up and made a difference. He allows his friends to come into his shop and use dehumanizing words such as the n word, with a hard "er."The other tattoo artist, AJ, is of course a sympathizer with the person who said n***** by saying, it is just a word. Don't give your money to racist trash, who do subpar to shitty tattoos. Take your business elsewhere, and save your skin. Also, fuck you AJ. Mike, I had higher hopes for you, I hope that one day you realize the weight of words and take your head out of your ass. Racism is alive and real. You need to wake up.
Lilia Mayorga
4 Aug 2017
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Very great experience and my tattoo came out so beautiful didn't really hurt great conversation I finally found a great tattoo shop and reasonable price
Anita Redding
12 Mar 2017
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Mike is awesome. Such a good artist and his prices are reasonable
Dawson K.
17 Jun 2016
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Mike is a nice guy and professional. Tried to get a tattoo and put a 100 dollar deposit down that would go towards my tattoo. Wanted to get a shark half sleeve. I sent him about 12 pictures of what I ...
Mike is a nice guy and professional. Tried to get a tattoo and put a 100 dollar deposit down that would go towards my tattoo. Wanted to get a shark half sleeve. I sent him about 12 pictures of what I liked assuming he would draw something based on the pictures I sent. When I came in to see the drawing it was a picture of a shark tattoo on someone's foot. It wasn't something that I wanted I thought it looked stupid. When I said I didn't want it and wanted my deposit back he only had 80 bucks on him and that he doesn't give back deposits. He gave me 80 bucks back reluctantly and seemed very upset and annoyed. Mike is cool and I have seen some great tattoos he has done but I had a bad experience with him
Caroline Sandoval
15 Jun 2016
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My husband and I have had work done by Mike at his old shop in Livermore! Now we will definitely go too his new location in San Leandro! He does awesome work!
David M.
12 Jun 2016
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Mike, did a great on my portrait of my mother.. jus been compliments like crazy.. I will be back. Recommend!
Phillip Hernandez
15 May 2016
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The dude does solid work. He is gonna be my guy for as long as the shop is there. Can't wait to get another tattoo
Celia Gonzalez
27 Apr 2016
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Mike is an amazing artist I define him strait up as a artist he had a good sense of humor and respectful his prices are very fair with his amazing work he keeps it real with everyone as well as being ...
Mike is an amazing artist I define him strait up as a artist he had a good sense of humor and respectful his prices are very fair with his amazing work he keeps it real with everyone as well as being fair he's worth money and time. His assistant is very sweet as well and hella cute lol he too has a beautiful sense of humor but both very professional :)
Celia G.
25 Apr 2016
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Mike is an amazing artist he's perfect at what he does hes funny humorous and makes you comfortable with him he's hella professional attitude and work and putting a t.v with a stack of movies while ge...
Mike is an amazing artist he's perfect at what he does hes funny humorous and makes you comfortable with him he's hella professional attitude and work and putting a t.v with a stack of movies while getting tatted that's fuckin awesome he keeps it real with everyone he's fair I like that he's worth the money spent on the tats full on best his assistant is cute AF and hella nice and professional as well both keep it fun and easy i d give this shop a 100 not a five star highly recommend if you want legit beautiful tattoos and he takes time doing so ..keep it up built to last:)
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Built To Last
San Leandro, California
Business Hours
Tuesday
10:30AM-21:00PM
Wednesday
10:30AM-21:00PM
Thursday
10:30AM-21:00PM
Friday
10:30AM-21:00PM
Saturday
10:30AM-21:00PM
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Reviews
Sil A.
7 Mar 2019
First tat by Mike himself & I truly love it! He was fast but very well detailed & he made me feel completely comfy. While we were watching Netflix we talked & laughed like 2 buddies just chillin now t...
First tat by Mike himself & I truly love it! He was fast but very well detailed & he made me feel completely comfy. While we were watching Netflix we talked & laughed like 2 buddies just chillin now that's a vibe you want when you're getting tatted! I even forgot I was getting tatted for most of it lol First of many more to come ! Thanks mike !
Manuel Maravilla
20 Jun 2018
Where I go for my ink plus my graphics and design...
Socorro S.
9 Apr 2018
Jose is awesome, professional & a great tattoo artist. He did both my tattoos. Very happy with his amazing work. Thank you Jose. I will be back!!!!!!Corry
Francesca D.
8 Apr 2018
the consultation was super professional. i felt very heard and taken care of. the consultation was what made me come back. the studio is clean and inviting, almost cozy. i felt the artist was supporti...
the consultation was super professional. i felt very heard and taken care of. the consultation was what made me come back. the studio is clean and inviting, almost cozy. i felt the artist was supportive of what i wanted and made sure i got exactly that. i'm very happy i came here
Danielle Moore
6 Mar 2018
Mike is a real professional! I will definitely be sending more friends his way!! Love his work!! Plus he worked with me to get my ideal tatt!!!!
Mitzi Marcelletta
29 Dec 2017
Gave $100 Deposit but never got my tattoo. Never ever got a drawing after a week. Tried to get my deposit back but I guess it was nonrefundable even though I sign nothing. He then went and tried to ma...
Gave $100 Deposit but never got my tattoo. Never ever got a drawing after a week. Tried to get my deposit back but I guess it was nonrefundable even though I sign nothing. He then went and tried to make a drawing and sent it to me but got it all wrong, still didn't get my money back.
Valerie P.
16 Aug 2017
I have been going to Mike for 10+ years now and have always been very happy. As a true artist I can give him my ideas and he always comes back with great artwork. I will continue to go to Mike for my ...
I have been going to Mike for 10+ years now and have always been very happy. As a true artist I can give him my ideas and he always comes back with great artwork. I will continue to go to Mike for my tattoos as long as I have room for more.
Kevin H.
15 Aug 2017
Been tattooed by Big Mike since 2001.highest quality ink and super clean environment...always good for a conversation when you just"stop by"reccomend this Studio highly
Alex C.
14 Aug 2017
If there were zero stars, I would give this shop that rating. So in light of recent events, you would like to hope that people would do the right thing in the face of racism. Mike, the shop owner, was...
If there were zero stars, I would give this shop that rating. So in light of recent events, you would like to hope that people would do the right thing in the face of racism. Mike, the shop owner, was silent in a moment when he could have spoken up and made a difference. He allows his friends to come into his shop and use dehumanizing words such as the n word, with a hard "er."The other tattoo artist, AJ, is of course a sympathizer with the person who said n***** by saying, it is just a word. Don't give your money to racist trash, who do subpar to shitty tattoos. Take your business elsewhere, and save your skin. Also, fuck you AJ. Mike, I had higher hopes for you, I hope that one day you realize the weight of words and take your head out of your ass. Racism is alive and real. You need to wake up.
Lilia Mayorga
4 Aug 2017
Very great experience and my tattoo came out so beautiful didn't really hurt great conversation I finally found a great tattoo shop and reasonable price
Anita Redding
12 Mar 2017
Mike is awesome. Such a good artist and his prices are reasonable
Dawson K.
17 Jun 2016
Mike is a nice guy and professional. Tried to get a tattoo and put a 100 dollar deposit down that would go towards my tattoo. Wanted to get a shark half sleeve. I sent him about 12 pictures of what I ...
Mike is a nice guy and professional. Tried to get a tattoo and put a 100 dollar deposit down that would go towards my tattoo. Wanted to get a shark half sleeve. I sent him about 12 pictures of what I liked assuming he would draw something based on the pictures I sent. When I came in to see the drawing it was a picture of a shark tattoo on someone's foot. It wasn't something that I wanted I thought it looked stupid. When I said I didn't want it and wanted my deposit back he only had 80 bucks on him and that he doesn't give back deposits. He gave me 80 bucks back reluctantly and seemed very upset and annoyed. Mike is cool and I have seen some great tattoos he has done but I had a bad experience with him
Caroline Sandoval
15 Jun 2016
My husband and I have had work done by Mike at his old shop in Livermore! Now we will definitely go too his new location in San Leandro! He does awesome work!
David M.
12 Jun 2016
Mike, did a great on my portrait of my mother.. jus been compliments like crazy.. I will be back. Recommend!
Phillip Hernandez
15 May 2016
The dude does solid work. He is gonna be my guy for as long as the shop is there. Can't wait to get another tattoo
Celia Gonzalez
27 Apr 2016
Mike is an amazing artist I define him strait up as a artist he had a good sense of humor and respectful his prices are very fair with his amazing work he keeps it real with everyone as well as being ...
Mike is an amazing artist I define him strait up as a artist he had a good sense of humor and respectful his prices are very fair with his amazing work he keeps it real with everyone as well as being fair he's worth money and time. His assistant is very sweet as well and hella cute lol he too has a beautiful sense of humor but both very professional :)
Celia G.
25 Apr 2016
Mike is an amazing artist he's perfect at what he does hes funny humorous and makes you comfortable with him he's hella professional attitude and work and putting a t.v with a stack of movies while ge...
Mike is an amazing artist he's perfect at what he does hes funny humorous and makes you comfortable with him he's hella professional attitude and work and putting a t.v with a stack of movies while getting tatted that's fuckin awesome he keeps it real with everyone he's fair I like that he's worth the money spent on the tats full on best his assistant is cute AF and hella nice and professional as well both keep it fun and easy i d give this shop a 100 not a five star highly recommend if you want legit beautiful tattoos and he takes time doing so ..keep it up built to last:)
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